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Swoon Hat is a weightless and fluffy little number that’s works up quickly - perfect for the remainder of the spring hat wearing season. Knit with organic merino and silk mohair, it’s a perfect medium for chunky, classic and easy to knit cables. If you are a cable novice, this is a great first project to get your toes wet.

YARN
Swoon Fibers Organic Merino Sport – 100% merino wool; 328 yards (300 meters) per 100 g (3.53 ounces) skein
Swoon Fibers KidMoh Silk Lace – 72% mohair, 28% silk; 459 yards (420 meters) per 50 g (1.76 ounces) skein
170 yards of each yarn used, yarns held together

MEASUREMENTS
Hat circumference to fit 20” head - hat measures 18”
Depth: 8.75”
For roomier hat, my suggestion is to use larger needles.

NEEDLES
US#6/4.00mm and US#7/4.50mm – 16” circular needles
US#7/4.50mm DPNs

TOOLS
One marker, cable needle, tapestry needle

GAUGE
18 sts/24 rows per 4” square using US#7/4.50mm needles in Stockinette stitch post blocking or size to obtain gauge

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
knitting & purling in the round
increases and decreases
cable knitting

For more information, see
https://sweaterfreak.com/b/swoon-hat